Reifel

Reifel Meaning & Origin

About Reifel
The surname Reifel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reifel," meaning "little fox." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who exhibited fox-like characteristics or behavior. The name may have been given to individuals who were cunning, sly, or had a reddish complexion. Over time, the surname Reifel became hereditary and passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Reifel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Reifel: 408
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,066
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Reifel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Reifel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RFL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0104
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AY1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈraΙͺfΙ™l/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reifel in Braille

Here's how to represent Reifel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Reifel in braille

How to sign the name Reifel using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Reifel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Reifel in sign language

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